1. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

2. Welcome to Mr. Rodriguez’s class. Positive attitude is the key of success. Let’s keep it all the time. WE CAN DO IT! I CAN DO IT!

3. Websites www.cornerstonecharter.com www.classzone.com

4. Mr. Rodriguez

5. Classroom Materials A spiral notebook loose leaf paper Composition Notebook Pens or pencils Spanish/English dictionary (important)

6. ENTRANCE Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class. Enter the classroom quietly. Go directly to your assigned seat. Get ready for your work.

7. RIGHT AFTER THE BELL RINGS Immediately start the bellwork that will be written on the board. Do the bellwork in your notebook. When you finish, wait quietly for the next direction.

8. DURING INSTRUCTION Listen to the teacher with full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. Don’t write anything during instruction. You will be given time for the activities. Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction. After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.

9. WHILE YOU ARE WORKING Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and understand them. If you didn’t understand, ask help from other students sitting around you. If they also don’t understand, ask to the teacher to explain it. If you are asked to help, be polite and kind and offer your best. Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper. The person sitting on the other side of the room should not be interrupted by your noise. Respect each other and be friendly. Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

10. KEEPING YOUR NOTEBOOKS You should have a regular notebook (Spiral), a composition notebook and a workbook(will be provided) Use pen or pencil to write in your notebooks and workbook. The first page should be the title page. Write your full name, period, and school name on it. Each day, put the date first. Always write the title (Bellwork, number of the activity or page). Keep your notebooks and workbook clean and organized. Your composition notebook will be collected and checked from time to time. Turn it in on time when you are asked. Take good care of your notebooks and workbook. Do not lose them.

11. IF THE TEACHER RAISES HIS HAND Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. Face the teacher and wait silently. Notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the teacher has raised his hand. No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher.

12. AFTER YOU ARE DONE Check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly. If the assignment is to be turned in, do so.

13. DISMISSAL Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can. Wait for Mr. Rodriguez to dismiss you. The ring of the bell does not dismiss you. After you get permission to leave, push in your chair and leave quietly. If it is the last period of the day, stack the chairs on top of the tables. Thank You.

14. HOMEWORK PROCEDURE You will be given homework. It will be posted on the website under Homework and will be collected on the due day. Heading: Name and Last name Date Class and Period

15. WHEN YOU ARE TARDY Enter the classroom quietly. Give your tardy pass to the teacher. Go to your seat and get ready to work. You will not be excused from any work you missed. Get the assignment from a classmate and do it at home.

16. WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT Get the assignments from your classmates and do the work at home. If you missed a test because of your excused absence, inform the teacher and arrange a time to make up the test after school.

17. CLASSROOM RULES  Bring all necessary materials to class.  No gum, food, or drink allowed (only water).  Always act and speak in an appropriate way

18. Course Description Spanish 1 is a performance class where the student begins to understand, speak, read and write in Spanish. Conversational skills are highly emphasized and students will be expected to SPEAK SPANISH EVERY DAY! The present tense and practical vocabulary is emphasized. Students also begins to study the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples.

19. Course Description Spanish 2 is a course that builds upon the basic communication skills mastered in the Spanish 1 course. The student will be studying advanced vocabulary and grammatical concepts. The student will be expected to use these skills in communication within situation studied. In addition, the student will study aspects of Hispanic culture and history.

20. Grading Forms of assessment include pop quizzes, oral dialogues and presentations in the target language, tests and special projects. TESTS == 40% QUIZZES=30% PARTICIPATION, CLASS WORK=15% HOMEWORK=15% Grades A 90-100 4.0 B 80-89 3.0 C 70-79 2.0 D 60-69 1.0 F 0-59 0.0 I Incomplete 0.0

21. Attendance and Late Work Policy: Regular attendance - Diligent work on assignments is essential. To receive full credit, all assignments are due on time. Late work - You will have 2 days from the day grades are posted in progressbook to turn in late work for 50% credit Absences - If you are an excused absence from class you will have the amount of days you are out, plus one to make up your missing assignments. Unexcused absences, are not required to be given make up work and will be given permission upon instructor approval.

22. EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIOR 1. Treat your peers and authority with respect. 2. Be honest and fair. 3. Be responsible for your actions. 4. Obey all school rules. 5. Always be prepared for class (i.e., complete homework assignments, have your class materials on hand). 6. Be on time to school and to all of your classes. 7. Complete all assigned work. 8. Treat school property with respect. 9. Adhere to school uniform policy. 10. Be a positive role model at Cornerstone Charter Academy.

23. Unacceptable behaviors (may lead to disciplinary action) 1. Acting in a manner that interferes with the educational process 2. Classroom tardiness 3. Lying 4. Failure to follow directions 5. Failure to comply with the dress code 6. Eating in the classroom 7. Unauthorized use of any electronic device(s) in classrooms or buildings.

24. CONSEQUENCES  Verbal Warning  Parent Contact  Classroom Detention  Referral to Administration * Steps may be omitted according to the situation. Parents are contacted for 3 and 4.

25. Cellphone Policy Cell phones must be switched completely off, and left in the student’s book bag. Turning the cell phone to “silent” or “vibrate” is not acceptable. Cell phones may only be used outside of school buildings and only outside of school hours. Cell phones may not be turned on inside of the school building at any time. During inclement weather or declared emergencies only, students will be permitted to use their phones to contact parents from the main lobby areas only. Any student who is found to be in violation of this policy will have their cell phone confiscated. Cell phones will only be returned to parents after 3:00 pm on the following school day. Repeat violations of this policy will result in further sanctions. Any phones not claimed by the beginning of the following school year will be discarded. Any student found to be using any phone or other device to take photographic images, record sound, or to communicate with other students within the school property without prior permission from the administration will be subject to full administrative proceedings. Students may not have their cell phones on their person; or in their clothes; purses, pockets, etc. They must be kept in backpacks. Cell phones must be turned completely off and placed in the backpack. Students are not permitted to call or text the parent during school hours except as granted permission from school administration in the school office

26. HAVE A WONDERFUL, ENJOYABLE YEAR! MR. RODRIGUEZ